MND_MEXICO LIVING
Is it crazy to move to Mexico with a middle schooler? A...
Doing just about anything with a middle schooler can be a challenge. So what is it like moving to Mexico with a tween? That's the theme of this week's "Confidently Wrong" podcast.
How to swear in Mexico: Curse words for south of the...
Swearing in Mexican Spanish is an art form, but it's one you'll want to be careful about before using it in public.
Puff, puff, pass? The cloudy legality of marijuana in Mexico
Is smoking marijuana legal for tourists or residents in Mexico? How about possession? The answers are a bit confusing.
Porches, pyramids and precious time — thoughts on a life in Mexico
Wherever you choose to be, that's where your family visits and where your 83-year-old mom (at least in my case) will climb a pyramid.
MND Local: Do good and have fun with San Miguel de Allende’s charitable social...
From a Mardi Gras party for the Cruz Roja to the SOME benefit golf tournament, discover the top charity events and other goings-on in San Miguel this March.
So you want to be an expat? Here’s how to make it in Mexico
Mexico is by far the most popular destination for U.S. expats. Here's how to make the transition, with tips on everything from making new friends to how to find housing and hospitals.
From NYC public schools to Sayulita, one father’s journey to Mexico’s Pacific Coast: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ podcast
A New York City public school teacher shares his experience moving from the largest city in the U.S. for a tiny Pacific Coast beach town, where he now runs the bilingual school his own children attended.
Lessons from 52 years of bilingual education in San Miguel: ‘Confidently Wrong’ talks to Escuela Vasconcelos
How can English-speaking children join a bilingual program? Graciela Salazar, principal of San Miguel's beloved bilingual school, has the answers to that and other questions on this week's episode of "Confidently Wrong."
What’s it really like to raise kids in Mexico? ‘Confidently Wrong’ interviews 3 couples on the front lines
How does raising children in Mexico compare to the U.S., the U.K. and Canada? Three couples share their experiences on this week's episode pf "Confidently Wrong."
Medical inflation and tax changes are increasing health insurance premiums by up to 40%
Mexico is projected to have the highest medical cost inflation globally in 2026, with an estimated average rate of 14.8%. According to industry experts, this could lead to three million Mexicans dropping their private health insurance this year.
Why you know lots of Spanish — until someone speaks it
Spanish is the second fastest spoken language in the world. But that's one of only many reasons foreigners in Mexico struggle to understand what's being said to them.
When education doesn’t get you too far
Going to college in Mexico is no guarantee of good paying job, and opening a small business is often prohibitively expensive. So what goals should young people have?
From San Miguel to Wall Street: A ‘Confidently Wrong’ conversation about raising kids in Mexico
In episode two of the new season of MND's podcast, "Confidently Wrong," CEO Travis Bembenek interviews Ann Dolan about her family's experience, from pre-K to college.
A tale of two lost wallets
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, as Sarah DeVries discovered another thing to love about life in Mexico.
8 foreigners on why they left everything for Mexico City — and whether they’ll stay
Expats have always been drawn to Mexico City. Writer Bethany Platanella interviews eight of them about why they came, and how long they intend to stay.
Mexican universities and the myth of global educational excellence
What's in a world ranking and how much does it really have to do with getting a world-class education? That's a pertinent question for those applying to Mexico's best universities.
